Installation Guide
VCube™ Installation Guide V3.x - 10 10th-November2009 www.merging.
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Contents 1 Introduction_________________________________________________________________________ 6 Thank you!.................................................................................................................................................................................................6 Scope..........................................................................................................................................................................................................
.1 PC Setup_________________________________________________________________________ 10 Display Settings:.....................................................................................................................................................................................10 Power Management:...............................................................................................................................................................................11 5.
1 Introduction Thank you! Congratulations on your purchase of VCube. More than just a product, this is a gateway to the future. You have joined a worldwide community of users who have already discovered the Merging technologies advantage. IMPORTANT! - The first thing you need to do is register your software to acquire your VCube key(s) and to be included in our user support list. Please register at: http://www.merging.com/register/ Please also subscribe to the User Forum at: http://forum.merging.
2 Lost or stolen Merging Security Keys (Sentinel / HASP USB Dongles) The Merging USB Key carries all the value of your Merging software and the software license authorization to use it. Please ensure you do not lose the USB key as Merging Technologies cannot be held responsible if this is lost or stolen. If your USB key is stolen or lost then please make a claim on your insurance in the usual way just as you would for any other item you own.
It is only necessary to specify the output format. All video Clips will be resized to this format in real time. Therefore it is possible to play out an HD file on a standard SD output… VCube is an open solution that can import OMF, AAF, MXF and Apple XML Compositions. VCube XE and SE are also able to convert, and render Media. A password protected watermark feature allows the administrator to tag both video and graphic outputs. The administrator can also protect VCube settings with a second password.
• Remote Control Support • VCube IO SD SDI (VCube SE SD) • VCube IO HD SDI (VCube SE HD) or Options Hardware • Sync Board provided with dedicated breakout cable. Enables RS-422, LTC, MIDI and Bi-Phase (option) to control or to be controlled by VCube Software • MXF • AAF • Apple XML • Bi-Phase (requires the Sync Board hardware option) • MPEG2/IMX • DVCPRO (25/50) • DVCPRO-HD (100) www.merging.
4 Computer Specifications for VCube We maintain a list of up to date PC configurations in the Support Section of our website at: http://www.merging.com/pmxcompatibility/ • The media files hard drive for video must be formatted usiing 64kB sectors to ensure optimized performances in both capture and playback. 5 Installing VCube Installation Overiew: The VCube software uses an automated installer wizard which will install all necessary pre-requisites.
Power Management: Note: We recommend setting the PC to an Always On Power management scheme. (Start > Settings > Control Panel double-click Power Options. Choose Always On from the Power Schemes drop down list.) This allows the monitor to be turned off by the system but disables hard-disk spin down and Standby. Other Applications: VCube SE works best when there are no other unnecessary applications or services running. 5.2 Hardware Installation The optional Sync board can be supplied with any VCube.
Sync Board (optional) The Sync Board hardware option enables RS-422, LTC, MIDI and optional Bi-Phase to control or to be controlled by VCube. Note: Please see also the documentation accompanying the Sync Board before attempting installation. The PCI(e) slot is only used to support the board mechanically. The connection to the mother board is via a USB link. USB 1.1 is sufficient but a USB 2 socket can be used if available.
• Fasten the mounting screw to secure the Sync Board back-plate to the PC frame. • Identify a vacant USB socket and insert the 5-pin plug of the USB cable (supplied), the red wire being pin 1. (This leaves one half of the dual USB port free for another connection if required.) • Insert the other end of the cable (10-pin) into connector on the Sync Card. Inserting the video card (VCube SE only): • Make sure the computer is turned off (and unplugged) before installing the video card.
6. Plug in the security USB dongle. 7. Enter the optional keys in MT Security Settings, if necessary. 8. Restart the PC. 9. Launch VCube. • At the first launch a dialog will be displayed: • Click on OK • The Simple Mode has been designed to avoid inexperienced users destroying a correctly configured setup. But at this point, full access to settings is needed. 5.
When you receive your VCube Package you should also receive either an email from your Merging technologies Sales Partner or a printed copy of the email containing your security setting details. If for whatever reason you do not receive this, please contact your Merging Technologies Sales Partner.
7 Contacting Merging International Office: USA: Merging Technologies S.A.
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